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TABLE OF CONTENTS CS-450

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Packing List ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Rules For Safe Operation............................................................................................................................................... 4
Correct Use Of Chain Brake........................................................................................................................................... 5
Personal Condition and Safety Equipment..................................................................................................................... 8
Symbols and Signs....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information...................................................................................................... 10
Emission Control (Exhaust / Evaporative)........................................................................................................................... 11
EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III.............................................................................................................. 11
Description........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Preparation For Use ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Operation............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Fuel............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Chain Lubricant ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
Winter Operation .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Starting Cold Engine..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Starting Warm Engine .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Running........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Stopping ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Checking Chain Tension .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Chain Lubrication Test.................................................................................................................................................. 22
Cutting Instructions....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Chain And Guide Bar Combination............................................................................................................................... 26
Guide Bar ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Saw Chain.................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Skill Levels.................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Maintenance Intervals .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Carburetor Adjustment ..................................................................................................... ............................................ 28
Air Filter........................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Spark Plug.................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Check Fuel System ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Fuel Filter...................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Automatic Oiler............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Oil Filter........................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Guide Bar ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Sprocket ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Cooling System Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. 31
Spark Arrestor Muffler................................................................................................................................................... 31
Spark Arrestor Screen.................................................................................................................................................. 31
Exhaust Port Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................. 32
Setting The Saw Chain................................................................................................................................................. 33
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Storage After Use......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Technical Data..................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Warranty Statements........................................................................................................................................................... 38
Notes ................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Servicing Information........................................................................................................................................................... 47
Parts/Serial Number..................................................................................................................................................... 47
Service.......................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Echo Consumer Product Support................................................................................................................................. 47
Warranty Registration................................................................................................................................................... 47
Additional or Replacement Manuals............................................................................................................................. 47